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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284, 425.64 and 162.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284, 425.64 and 162.32 is: 243.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284 : 425.64 = 162.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284/425.64 = 162.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284x = 425.64 × 162.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284x = 69,089.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,089.88/284
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.27

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